A must-visit ancient town around Shanghai, only an hour's drive from Shanghai
Xitang Ancient Town, longed for a long time, at the beginning of the New Year, taking the opportunity of the trip to Shanghai, turned a trip to the southwest, drove more than an hour to Xitang; the cold winter is not the peak tourist season, not many tourists, but it can slow down my pace of sightseeing.
A small boat, wandering in the Jiangnan that has been dreamed of thousands of times, looking far away is the endless waterway, close look is the quiet river and leisurely boats, so warm, so intimate.
Xitang, located at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, with convenient transportation, 90 kilometers away from Shanghai, is one of the first batch of historical and cultural towns in China, a national 5A tourist attraction, and has won the World Heritage Protection Outstanding Achievement Award.
A place with a long history and antique; the long rainy corridor, extending along the river bank, connecting the ancient town together, walking under the corridor, as if through time and space, in a trance, as if the past self is coming towards me.
Walking in the alleys of Xitang Ancient Town, it feels more like reading poetry than traveling. The names of all kinds of shops in the alleys are very poetic, such as 'Phoenix Tree Flowering', 'Three Lives Have Faith', 'Rain Alley Rest', 'Lotus Lotus', 'Other Shore Sunshine', 'Old Place', 'Old Time', 'Meet Love'......
Tired, rest, fancy the 'Qiantang People' on the bridge next to the rainy corridor, a pot of yellow wine, with steamed meat, fried shrimp, fried small fish, braised pork with preserved vegetables, bamboo shoots with pickled vegetables, delicious, leisurely......
Three sisters' warm tips:
1, Address: Xitang Ancient Town is located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, 90 kilometers east of Shanghai, 110 kilometers west of Hangzhou, 85 kilometers north of Suzhou.
2, Ticket price: 90 yuan for tickets, free admission from 17:00 every day to 8:00 the next morning.
Accommodation recommendation: Xitang Wanda Meihua Resort Hotel
I forgot to buy it one day in advance. It seems to be cheaper to buy it in advance. There is no charge after 5 pm, but the museum inside needs to check the ticket to enter. It is really big inside. Suguo is really OK to stroll around when there is no sun, it is too sun in the afternoon.
Very worth a visit! 1. Convenient transportation. Take a taxi or buy a ticket at a long-distance station, and the scenic spot is near the highway intersection. 2. If the scenic spot tickets are mistakenly issued, they can be used three times. Generally, they will return when they meet the exit, and they are worried that they will not find the way after going out. The exits have obvious signs. 3.12 The attractions are not bad, with Jiangnan characteristics, the key is that the business format is relatively rich, the prices are also cost-effective, many Hanfu shops, the photos are very good. 4. The service is also very good. Living in the scenic area, the service of the homestay is very good. You don't have to buy tickets the next day. The tickets are valid within 24 hours when you enter, which is very convenient. 5. There are many teahouses, cafes, and the main street is more commercialized, but the area next to it is home to local residents, which is very sensational.
Xitang is a place that you don’t want to go when you come. Next time you can spend a night to see the night view of Xitang’s red and wine. Drink a cup of micro-sparkling wine in the clear bar of Xitang and walk on the stone road full of history.
Very good, it is recommended to live in the scenic area (not necessarily Linhe, but there must be windows), at least two nights, don't be too hurried, get up early to read a book by the window, listen to the birdsong, thirsty during the day, you can drink a pot of tea by the river, interest came to see a paid attraction to experience the humanities, Hungry eat a special dish (sauce burst screw do not eat tail! In fact, I personally think that the white part of the tail can be eaten, but too small to separate, I pick the white part to eat the seeds inside, most seeds are soft, white or even transparent, as long as it does not become a small screw shell can eat. ) Take a walk at night, eat some snacks, take pictures. [When I came, the car was late, just after 5 pm, the access control was off work and the tickets were confiscated. The next morning, you can also go to the scenic spot to eat early, and then come back. The access control is at 8 o'clock. However, it is actually more cost-effective to buy tickets, because it is a pass (I thought that an attraction would cost 95 yuan, I understand it wrong), you can watch 12 paid attractions, such as button museums, etc. I bought one through the landlord and only used 70 yuan. It seems that you can report the ID number to the landlord before you come and ask him to help buy one, and then brush your face in ~]
The scenery of Xitang Ancient Town Scenic Area is still very good. Both day and night are very beautiful. An ancient town living in it also has many small attractions such as Zuiyuan, Huguo Suiliang Wang Temple, Xiyuan, Button Museum, Wadang Cultural Exhibition, Wangzhai and other small attractions. Some cultural relics in small attractions are still worth seeing. However, Xitang Ancient Town charges 95 yuan for tickets, which is not as good as the surrounding Jinxi Ancient Town, Lili Ancient Town, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and other strategic thinking. If you exempt large tickets, it is better to only charge small attraction tickets.
Xitang Ancient Town Scenic Area (East Gate) offers a glimpse into China's rich history and traditional architecture. Located in Xitang, this scenic spot is famous for its well-preserved ancient buildings, charming canals, and picturesque bridges. Visitors can wander through narrow alleys, admire ancient stone carvings, and experience the timeless beauty of traditional Chinese culture. The East Gate entrance serves as a portal to this enchanting world, inviting travelers to immerse themselves in the charm and tranquility of Xitang's historic streetscape.